The Brewer's Bar — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

First, despite the name, this is a BAR, and NOT a HOTEL. There are rooms available for rent upstairs, but I would not recommend travelers stay here. The bar has traditionally welcomed gay folk, in case those rainbow flags don't give it away. Now days it welcomes all, just as gay people are welcomed in nearly all bars in the 'burgh. Welcome to the 21st century. It is not a dive bar, as it is not open in the morning, but it maintains many of the best qualities of a neighborhood dive. Finally, the BREWERS name is a reference to the now-defunct Pittsburgh Brewing Co. across the street, it sadly does not indicate a broad selection of beers, either on tap or in bottles. Just the usual commercial swill on the taps and for carry out, and a minimal selection of craft bottles. Craft carry-out is full price, now that distributors can sell 6-packs, no...

Haven’t been to this establishment for few years. Decided to go out tonight and stop in to check out the newer atmosphere. Very few people inside (12), but ran into a friend. Great! We’ll, not so fast. While conversing, the “comedian”, and I use that word loosely, decided to call out my partner for not paying attention to her. Um, we weren’t there for her. Nobody has to listen or participate in any show or program. I personally found the comedian very rude, glade she didn’t get the...

I visited Brewer's for a small drag show. The bar staff was friendly and decent tequila is kept in stock. However, the smoking inside the bar is prolific. My eyes burned, my throat hurt, and there was no way I could wear my jeans again the next day due to the thick smoke residue (a la Belvedere's). Considering the health risks of second-hand smoke are even worse than actually smoking, I won't return to this bar as long as smoking is...